thanks again Peter, I feel better knowing that it is Ming dynasty, and thanks for letting me know that the character means foo for good luck, from Stan.
Apr 25, 2011
Ming dynasty jar by: Peter
Hi Stan, This would fall into the category of jars, at least for the Chinese. It would have been used with a lid or cover of sorts.
Seems to be a Ming dynasty jar, with the character "Fu" (Happiness) as decoration. I cannot tell you which reign it is from, exactly. It appears that these jars were made over a long period time, not limited to a certain reign or dynasty.